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Go Wild! A Quick, No-Fuss Guide to Unnatural Hair Colors

Hair dye has always been popular, but it seems recent years have brought particular focus on unnatural colors—pinks, blues, purples, greens and everything in between. No longer are these hair colors solely restricted to the alt crowd! However, no matter how vibrant the color you choose, you’ll have to invest special attention in its maintenance. Unnatural hair colors can require even more maintenance than more natural dyes. To help you make the most of your vibrant locks, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks to follow.

Brands Aren’t One Size Fits All

Just because one brand works amazingly for one person doesn’t mean it’ll unleash the same magic on your hair. Everyone’s scalp is different. You may have to shop around for several brands until you find one that gives you just the right amount of pigmentation. It all depends on what you’re looking for!

No matter how vibrant you want your hair to look, you’ll want to let the dye set for as long as possible, around 60 minutes. This will give the pigment time to really absorb and create a stronger color. The deeper the color, the longer the dye will last!

Beware of Blue Hair

Your color lasts longer with hair products for remy hair.

Hair products for remy hair will keep your color lasting longer.

Don’t think we’re trying to discourage you from going blue entirely! It’s a lovely color. If you do decide to go blue, however, be prepared to undergo a lot of maintenance to keep your hair fresh-looking. If you can, consider buying multiple boxes of the same dye so you can recolor your hair more easily. Be sure to also use plenty of sulfate free shampoo and conditioner to help preserve your color!

Seek Professional Assistance

The vast majority of people won’t be able to dive into their dyeing tools straight away. Instead, they’ll have to bleach their hair first, then apply the color. It’s best, however, to let a professional handle the task of bleaching. The bleaching process is the most damaging part of dyeing your hair. You don’t want to risk frying your hair beyond repair, especially if this is your first time using dye. A professional will know just how to render your hair as white as possible with minimal damage. You can also ask your stylist questions on how to best approach the dyeing process. They can then provide you with useful hair products for remy hair to keep your hair healthy.

Consider Your Natural Hair Color

The darker your hair color is, the harder it will be to render it just the right color. At the same time, hair of other tones, such as golden, tend to blend with your dye and make unexpected colors. Try to picture it like you’re mixing paint. Unless you’re going for a totally different color than depicted on the box, you’ll want to invest in some toning to even out the pigmentation.

We hope these tips will help you as you navigate your hair dyeing journey. Don’t forget your protective hair serum to really help your new color thrive! For more tips on how to approach and maintain dyed hair, contact us.

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All About Highlights: A Beginner’s Guide

Hair color treatments have always been a popular style choice, but it seems they’ve never been as hot as they are this decade. Now anyone who wants to color their hair has all sorts of options to choose from—naturals, unnaturals, ombre, balayage, bronde, babylights, lowlights and the ever classic highlights, to name a few. Highlighting can be a gateway into the wonderful world of hair dye, serving as a subtler option for those who don’t want to commit their entire head to one color, or just want to add a bit of depth to their natural hair color. No matter which end of the spectrum you’re on, we’ve put together a quick guide on how highlights work and how to pick the best color and style for yourself!

Do Your Research

If you’re as invested in trends as we are, you’ve done your research and know exactly which highlighting methods are considered in this year. However, even the most stylish person can struggle to keep up with the constantly fluctuating ideas of what’s hot and what’s not. We recommend looking up current hair dyeing trends before making any major decisions about your highlights. The style and coloring you choose may majorly affect your quality hair care routine in one way or another. You may want to choose carefully depending on your lifestyle and how much time you have to devote to your hair care throughout each day.

How Will I Know What Works for Me?

RemySoft sulfate free shampoo and conditionerUltimately, this decision is up to you! The most important factors worth considering for anyone getting highlighting work done is their current hair color, hair length and own aesthetic preferences. The beauty of blonde highlights combined with brown hair is common knowledge, but they won’t look good on you if you personally don’t like that particular style! If you aren’t sure what you want, have no preference or simply want something that will look good unconditionally, here are a few tidbits to help with your decision:

  • Ombre and balayage are still as popular as ever, and work best for those looking for something subtle and natural.
  • Lowlights are even subtler and meant to blend in with your hair’s natural coloring to create more depth and body. Consider it a reverse of the typical ombre style, going from light to dark.
  • Standard foil highlighting is great for those looking for a certain amount of control when it comes to coloring placement. You or your stylist can use foil in sections of your hair to determine the exact spots you want your highlighting to go.
  • You don’t have to go subtle! You can also opt for bigger, blockier highlights to help brighten your hair.

What About Hair Care?

No one wants to or intends to run to the salon for a new ‘do without first knowing how to take care of the aftermath! First off, know the dyeing process damages hair, no matter the condition of it beforehand. That’s just the way chemicals work. However, you can soothe some of the damage by putting together an excellent wash routine with sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. One of the most common types of damage to dyed hair is dryness. A high quality leave in conditioner will help restore some of your hair’s moisture, improving its health and making its newly added color last longer.

These aren’t the only things you should know about highlighting and quality hair care in general! If you have any questions or simply want more information on how to go about coloring your hair, get in touch with us!

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Our Quick Autumn Survival Guide for Curly Girls (and Guys!)

People everywhere consider autumn to be one of the most beautiful and enjoyable times of year for many reasons. From the trees trading their brilliant green coats for warmer golds, reds and oranges to the cooler weather settling in to the potential for pumpkin spice everything and steamy apple cider, there’s a lot to look forward to this time of year. The only thing most people despise about autumn in any sense is the potential damage to their hair, especially if their hair type is of the curled or coiled variety. We understand your pain. That’s why we’re coming to your rescue with this handy guide on how to help your hair survive these next few months of autumn!

Watch out for Hats

Now that the weather’s cooling off, you’ll definitely be tempted to bust out different varieties of hats than the standard summer baseball caps and floppy sunhats. If you have curly or afro-textured hair, however, you’ll have to be judicious when it comes to the types of hats you wear. Pay special attention to the fabric your hats are made from. Thicker fabrics, such as cotton or wool, are well known for their vampiric qualities toward your hair’s moisture.

To help your hair stay hydrated, you may want to stick to lighter materials, such as silk and satin. Investing in a quality hydrating shampoo would be a good idea as well. If you prefer feminine styles, try investing in some scarves to add to your wardrobe. There are also a few online shops specializing in satin-lined beanies and other types of hats to ensure you can stay on trend without drying out your follicles.

Don’t Overdo the Protein

Keep curly hair tamed with sulfate free shampoo and conditioner.

Sulfate free shampoo and conditioner keeps curly hair tamed.

It’s true your hair needs just as much protein as the rest of your body, but not too much! Tons of protein can easily combine with the cool autumn weather to render your hair into more of a helmet. This comes from protein strengthening your hair on a structural level. The trick to preventing this is to keep your hair as hydrated as possible. In addition to any oils you may use, you should also invest in a high-quality leave in conditioner, which will add extra moisture to your hair. A great hydrating shampoo wouldn’t hurt either!

Fine Tune Your Moisturizers

Don’t assume your summer supply of oils and other moisturizing products will be enough to carry you over into autumn. As it turns out, you need to switch up your products from season-to-season to help your hair adjust to the accompanying weather changes. For the colder months, you’ll want to use denser products than you may have relied upon throughout summer and spring. One of the best investments you can make in this area is products that can easily blend with your sulfate free shampoo and conditioner, as well as be used straight out of the bottle.

With the help of these tips, getting through autumn with your hair intact should be a bit more of a breeze. Feel free to contact us with any and all questions you have about maintaining your hair health year ‘round!

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Autumn’s Here! Here’s How You Can Help Your Hair Transition

Now that autumn’s arrived, you may find yourself in a bit of a familiar conundrum, at least where your hair is concerned! While the humidity is certainly on its way out, the weather can still do a number on your scalp, no matter how great your hair care routine is. This is, in our opinion, the most tragic part of fall! The good news is this unfortunate phenomenon is entirely treatable, if not preventable. Here are some tips from us to you on how to prep your hair for autumn and keep it looking good!

Give Your Scalp a Massage

Don’t think you have to take a big, expensive trip to the spa or hair salon to make this tip happen! It can actually be carried out right in the comfort of your home. All it takes is a scalp massager, your moisturizing product of choice and a boar brush.

First, add the oil to your hair. You can then use your brush to smooth out your hair and evenly distribute your moisturizer. After that, all that’s left is to turn on your scalp massager and apply it to your scalp for anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes.

This technique works wonders for shedding problems and actually promotes hair growth by stimulating the precise spots your hairs sprout from! It also removes dead strands in need of uprooting that have yet to fall from your scalp. You should ideally perform this routine every other day. If you don’t have a scalp massager, you can use your fingers or shop around our inventory of hair products for remy hair.

Don’t Neglect Your Shampooing

Use a sulfate free shampoo and conditioner.

A sulfate free shampoo and conditioner is a necessity.

If you’re like us, you’ve probably spent quite a bit of the summer season pouring products of all types into your hair to keep it smooth and shiny. The bad news is these products accumulate over time, even with regular washing, and can clog your hair into creating something fierce. To help, you’ll want to be sure to invest in a high-quality clarifying sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. Wash your hair with these products every other week, and your hair will rejuvenate.

Brighten Your Hair Color

Sometimes all your hair needs is a change—of color, that is! If you dye your hair, you may be a bit dismayed over your light summer hair. By now, it can potentially leave you looking washed out. The easiest solution is to head to your nearest salon or hair supply store and prepare to revamp your locks a bit. Try out colors in warmer hues than what you’ve been sticking to, and you may find your hair looks 10 times better! As a quick word of caution, however, this final tip and the one above it won’t get along. Clarifying shampoo has powerful color fading properties, which are best avoided if you want to maintain your dyed hair.

We hope these tips will put you on the path toward committing to quality hair care this autumn! For other tips on how to care for your hair this season or throughout the year or to simply learn more about hair products for remy hair, contact us!

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Curlies: Make Every Day a Good Hair Day

Despite the hair envy from people with bone straight locks, curly hair may often seem like the absolute hardest hair texture in the world to manage. In fact, some days it may feel like the better option would be to shave it all off so you never have to deal with it again. We totally understand your frustration! With constant shedding, matting and other woes, maintaining quality hair care can be a real struggle. However, your hair type is far more manageable than you may think. To help you make the most of your curlicue mane, we’ve put together a few helpful and handy tips.

Don’t Be Afraid to Try New Products

Of course, there’s always the old adage that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” If you have a product routine that’s already helping your hair flourish, feel free to go right ahead and stick to it! No harm, no foul. However, if you find your current routine still leaves much to be desired—whether through excessive dryness or textural issues—you owe it to yourself and your hair to shop around for new (and hopefully better) products. You never know what miracles your hair can undergo unless you take a first leap! By playing around with different products, you may wind up with hair far more manageable than you could ever have imagined.

Cut Down On Your Shampooing

RemySoft leave in conditionerWhile it’s important to maintain hair hygiene and keep your curls clean, it turns out using sulfate free shampoo and conditioner too often can create harmful side effects. More specifically, shampoo can strip the moisture from your hair, creating an unappealing, limp effect that leaves your hair harder to manage and potentially less visually appealing. Instead, it may be worth your while to invest your time and money into co-washing rather than doing a full shampoo with each wash. Conditioner, however, is always perfectly safe and beneficial to your hair, so don’t worry about having to skip out on that part of the washing process! We recommend investing in a good leave in conditioner to help maintain your hair’s bounce, body and shine.

Don’t Forget to Trim

Even the world’s best products and washing routines won’t entirely save damaged hair. In fact, curly hair can often be a hidden minefield for split ends and other forms of damage, which are all inconveniently concealed by your hair’s thickness and spiraling texture. One of the most important aspects of quality hair care for curly hair is going in for a trim on a regular basis. This will eliminate split ends and encourage your hair to grow. Getting trims also eases your maintenance routine, as too much damage often leads to easier tangling and more time spent yanking knots and matting from your scalp.

While these aren’t the only ways to care for your curly hair, we hope these tips will set you off to a good start! To learn more about how to care for your hair, no matter the texture, feel free to get in touch with us for advice, products and much more.

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Is Gray the New “It” Color for Fall?

Despite its longstanding stigma, gray hair isn’t just for the elderly anymore. Younger people are embracing the color now as an aesthetic choice for themselves—and it’s generating some adorable, positive results for both sides of the age spectrum! Older adults who are going gray or are already gray entirely have expressed a boost of confidence knowing younger people are voluntarily giving themselves the same hair color. Meanwhile, teenagers and young adults choosing this look fully enjoy the color and how it enhances their own image and personal self-esteem.

Are you considering a new hair color? Whether using alternative hair color is your thing or not, you might want to consider trying gray hair this fall just so you can understand what all the hype is about.

For Guys

Guys may hesitate in general when it comes to styling their hair, much less dyeing it. However, celebrities such as Adam Lambert have rocked silver locks, garnering much attention both from news and social media. Additionally, people of all orientations appreciate the “silver fox” look, as evidenced by a handful of celebrities out there who have grayed early or went the dyeing route on their own.

Best of all, it’s easy to obtain this style! All it takes is an appointment at your nearest hair salon for a professional, well done treatment. There you’ll be treated to quality hair care, ensuring your new gray ‘do will last far longer. It’s a recipe for a new you that’s ten times as charming and suave!

For Women

RemySoft quality hair careFashionable women have likely already noticed the sudden popularity of “smokier” hair colors, such as gray and lilac. People are even combining these colors through the use of ombre and balayage, creating a unique and colorful display that styles incredibly well and coordinates with just about any outfit.

You can pair gray hair with just about any other hair color if you don’t want to go gray entirely. The most popular choices seem to be black, blue, brown and white, though you can choose just about any color you wish! Even straight up gray hair is bound to look amazing with the proper quality hair care. The most important part of picking a new hair color or style is being happy with your choice and knowing you look good with it, after all. Again, picking an excellent salon to take care of your dye job will work wonders and hook you up with just the right look.

Regardless of your gender, you don’t want to forget about maintenance! Like any light hair color, gray hair takes a lot of management to stay just the right shade. A good sulfate free shampoo and conditioner should help the color last longer. In addition, sun protection for hair will help to avoid too much unsightly fading from spreading too quickly. At RemySoft, we can help you take care of your gray hair with our fabulous products! To learn more about this hair trend and many others, as well as the care included, don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Low Maintenance Fall Hair Styles

Alas, summer’s drawn to a finite close and the weather is making way for autumn and its wardrobe of many colors. Out goes the days of short shorts, tank tops and suntans; and in comes sweaters, pumpkin spice everything and Halloween. With the change in seasons, you may be feeling it’s time for more change of the personal variety. We’re talking about your hair, of course! You’re already swapping out your wardrobe, so why not make a few changes to your hair to match? If this interests you, but you’re a little stuck on the details, we’ve put together a handy list of cute, but easily maintainable hairstyles you can try this fall!

Bangs: Not Just for Straight Hair Anymore!

Yes, you read it right! Even curly girls can rock a cute fringe this year. Such a luxury is no longer reserved for straight hairstyles. How can this be done? First, you’ll have to invest in some quality hair care. Curly hair is already hard to maintain, so adding bangs to the mix could easily put you at risk of rocking the poodle hair look if you aren’t dedicated.

Luckily, the maintenance for curly bangs is easy! All it takes is some anti-humidity products to ensure your hair is able to handle the fall humidity with more ease, as well as blow drying while your newly cut bangs are still wet to make sure they have enough length on them.

Updos and Accessories

RemySoft how to care for hair extensionsYou no longer have to reserve your cute barrettes and combs or your fancy, swooshy updos for special occasions. Thanks to international fashion designers, intricate hair decorates are in, and the best way to show them off is by putting your hair up. Feel free to decorate as much as you please! The sparklier your accessories are, the better. Of course, this look is meant to be dramatic, so it may be best to coordinate this kind of hairstyle with an event or outfit that can accommodate it all. If you’d still like to rock this look in a more casual setting, you can always strategically place your accessories in less noticeable places throughout your hair, or not use quite as many. Be sure to wash your hair with sulfate free shampoo and conditioner first for extra luster!

Sideswept Hair

This vintage look is also making a comeback this year, and just in time. What could be more elegant than all of your hair tucked to one side of your head, not quite as neat as the tightly waved styles we’ve seen for formal events, but more messily waved in a casual look? This style is perfect for those who don’t want to put tons of effort into their hair, but still want to look like they did. Just be sure to use some sort of product to help the style set. This style is easy to pull off with hair extensions as well, so consider looking up how to care for hair extensions if you want to add some length before trying it.

We hope these style suggestions have given you inspiration on how to style yourself this fall! For more tips on quality hair care, hair styling and related subjects, feel free to contact us!

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Three Great Hair Products to Pack for College

It’s time to start thinking about packing for college again! Whether you’re going back for another semester or entering college for the first time, there is a long list of essentials you have to think about. You’re going to want to change up your hairstyle frequently so packing the perfect hair products should be at the top of your list. You may be limited in space, depending on whether you live in a dorm or apartment, so pack wisely! Here are three of the best hair products you need to remember to pack for your college experience.

1. Conditioner

You will quickly realize you don’t have as much time during the semester as you do when you aren’t taking classes. That’s where a good leave in conditioner comes into the picture. It will moisturize your hair just enough to protect it without having to give it a lot of attention every day. Most of them are gentle enough to be used daily so you won’t have to worry about damaging your hair. Depending on your hairstyle, you may opt for other quality conditioners as well. This is one item you can’t afford to not pack!

2. Shampoo

Use a sulfate free shampoo and conditioner in college.

Sulfate free shampoo and conditioner is a must for college.

With the busy days and nights that come with college life, washing your hair can easily become an afterthought. Be sure to bring a good shampoo with you to keep your hair protected and always looking great. We recommend a sulfate free shampoo and conditioner, since it is packed with more vitamins, minerals and oils to give your hair the nutrients it needs when you don’t have time to care for it as much as you normally do. With a good quality shampoo, you may not need to wash it every night, or even every other night for that matter.

3. Protective Hair Serum

You may not have it on your packing list yet, but be sure to add a protective hair serum to your list of must-bring products. You’re going to be exposed to many environments in college, whether it’s heat, rain, cold, wind or any other conditions. A good protective hair serum is essential to ensure your hair can handle any weather without having to go to a salon to fix it.

Packing for college is a chore so contact us for advice on what hair care products to pack for your next adventure!

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Humidity, Your Hair and You: Part Two — How to Deal

If you struggle with unruly hair every time it’s humid outside, you definitely aren’t alone. It’s no secret humidity can be one of the most frustrating things when it comes to creating a nice hairstyle. You can literally spend hours on a hairstyle, only to walk outside and your hair is flat on your head within 10 minutes. Humidity will always be around to wreck a good hairstyle, but there are a few things you can do to deal with it!

Invest in Good Shampoo and Conditioner

The healthier your hair is, the better chance you will have of dealing with it during the humid weather. Using a quality sulfate free shampoo and conditioner with a lot of vitamins, minerals and oils will help tremendously. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, but you also don’t want to get the cheapest one available. You may also consider a leave in conditioner, depending on your hair type.

Help Your Curls Out

Doing nothing is sometimes quality hair care.

Sometimes quality hair care means doing nothing.

Sometimes the best quality hair care you can give yourself involves doing nothing at all. That is especially true when it comes to curly hair. Curls hold better when they aren’t freshly washed so don’t wash your hair in the morning or the night before. This won’t completely protect your hair from the negative effects of humidity, but it will definitely help keep your curls looking how you want them to.

Remove Moisture for Straight Hair

Straight hair and humid weather generally do not mix well. You will have a better chance of keeping your straight and shiny hair if you walk outside with a completely dry head on those hot and humid days. Of course, we understand sometimes it’s not possible to dry your hair completely, but at least spend a few extra minutes with your blow dryer. To help expedite the process, blow dry your hair in sections and run your fingers through it as you go.

Having a good hair day on a humid day is difficult for everyone. Sometimes Mother Nature wins, but at least there are some things we can try to make our hair look as good as possible. Contact us for more tips on how to deal with your hair in humid weather, along with many other style tips to help you be confident with your hairstyle every day!

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Humidity, Your Hair and You: Part One — Why Is This Happening to Me?

Almost everyone has to deal with the negative effects of humidity when it comes to their hair. However, most people just go with the flow and never really understand why they have so much trouble styling their hair when it’s humid outside. Understanding why your hair won’t cooperate with you is the first step in learning what you can do to deal with it. Here are some of the reasons you have so much trouble with your hair during the humid days of the year.

Hair Absorbs Moisture

When the air outside is dry, water molecules will move from your hair into the atmosphere. The opposite happens when it’s humid. Your hair can actually swell by as much as 16 percent due to the absorption of moisture. With the added density, it’s no wonder you can’t have the hairstyles you want!

All Hair Strands Don’t Act Alike

Get help with a leave in conditioner.

A leave in conditioner may help.

Not only do the various hair types react differently to humidity, but your own individual hair strands do sometimes as well. Since the proteins aren’t uniform throughout your hair, some strands may absorb more moisture than others. The result is twisted or frizzy strands. A sulfate free shampoo and conditioner may help with the uniformity, but sometimes it’s tough to fight against Mother Nature and humidity.

Hair Types React Differently

When exposed to humidity, naturally curly hair could curl even more or become frizzy. Fine hair could become thicker. Excessively dry hair could retain the most moisture of any hair types. While a leave in conditioner can help, different hair types are going to have some sort of reaction to humid air.

Even quality hair care products are no match for humidity at times. When it’s humid outside and you’re struggling to have a good hair day, understand you aren’t alone. Sometimes the best thing you can do is let your hair down loosely and naturally. The more you try to work with your hair, the worse it can get.

If you have any questions about your specific hair type and how humidity affects it, contact us. We can provide you with more information and recommend certain products you can try to manage your hairstyle despite the difficulties you will face!

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